Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Banana pudding: one of those common desserts that you love to eat but the idea of making it usually isnt very appealing.

Cheesecake: depends on the flavor but I can devour at anytime, slice by delectable slice.

Banana Pudding + Cheesecake: didnt think it could be done? Prepared to be amazed!

With a crust made from vanilla wafers and almonds, filled with cheesecake and a banana foster-like mixture, then topped with a frothy meringue and baked till golden. Not your typical cheesecake but uniquely delicious!

Everything worked great till my meringue somewhat deflated on cooling. Probably because, as usual, my patience meter on the cooling directions went from "cool at room temp" to straight to the fridge. Did I fail to mention that my new springform pan decided not cooperate in opening? Thus, as I was putting my arm through the still raging hot pan, I burned the crap out of my wrist. On a happier note, this is only the 2nd cheesecake I have ever made and I think it turned out great.

While you definitely need a topping to the dessert, a meringue isnt necessary (although looks beautiful). A whipped cream might be just a yummy.

Combine wafers, almonds, and butter in a small bowl. Press evenly into bottom of a lightly greased 9-inch springform pan.

Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

Combine diced bananas and 1 tablespoon lemon juice in a small saucepan. Stir in 2 tablespoons brown sugar. Place over medium-high heat, and cook, stirring constantly, about 1 minute or just until sugar has melted. Set aside.

Bake at 400° for 10 minutes or until Meringue is golden brown. Remove from oven, and gently run a knife around edge of cheesecake in springform pan to loosen. Cool cheesecake completely on a wire rack. Cover loosely, and chill 8 hours. Release and remove sides of pan

Im so happy you all like this cheesecake recipe! ...and yes, it was "wicked" good , lol, Check back soon, I just finished a key lime pie and some short ribs are int he oven. My house smells A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!

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